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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Another By-election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: A by-election is expected to be held for the Gordon seat in the Legislative Assembly on August 7, because of the resignation…

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De Valera Election Ends in Stalemate Final Figures

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 7 July 1937 · page 5

DUBLIN. Tuesday: The final election returns show that Mr. De Valera has been stalemated and he must decided whether to seek an alliance with…

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Federal Elections Labour Looks For Victory In Hume

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 3

A meeting of the Hume A.L.P. Electorate Council was held at Wagga and the largest gathering for some time discussed proposals for…

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Candidates for Gordon

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 July 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY. Monday: Mr. W. C. Milne may be a candidate at the U.A.P. selection for the Garden sent. Mr. Milneo was the runner-up to Sir phillip…

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Election Funds Labour Differs About Coupons

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 July 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Sydney Labour Council to-day issued six-penny coupons, which are to be placed at the disposal of the party at…

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Federal Elections

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 2

Labour is wasting no time in preparing for the Hume campaign. On Monday, Mr. Essel Hoad, the Labour candidate, and Mr. J. B. Martin,…

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Federal Elections

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 3

When the Cabinet meets in Sydney on July 27, it is expected that October 23 will be chosen for polling day for the Federal election as the…

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Fencing Club for Goulburn Successful Inaugural Meeting Held Election of Officers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 7

The Goulburn Amateur Fencing Club wan formed recently as the result of co-operation on the part of a number of enthusiasts who…

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OCTOBER 23 Likely Day For Elections Federal Poll

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday: Although tile date of tile Federal elections will not be fixed until tile Cabinet has met in Sydney on July 27, It Is token…

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MR. J. N. LAWSON Federal Election Campaign U.A.P. ORGANISATION

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 1

Addressing the committee of the Bathurst branch of the U.A.P. and other Supporters, Mr. J. n. Lawson M.P. revealed that the U.A.P…

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Parliament Opens Grid System : Captain's Flat in Speech Taxes to Be Reduced

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 4

Lord Wekehurst gave his first speech at the opening of Parliament to-day. The speech commented on the loyality and devotion to the crown, the 150th Anniversary, the pride and progress…

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Federal Election Macquarie Ready for Coming Fight

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 1

Addressing the committee of the Bathurst Branch of the U.A.P. and other supporters recently, Mr. J. N. Lawson, M.P., revealed…

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Bowral Show Loss on Year Election of Officers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Bowral and District Horse Show and Gymkhant Society was held in the School of Arts, Bowral was held in the School…

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Early Election in State Declaration By Mr. Lang

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday" For the first time since their rea[?] to the Lobour party, the four "[?] Ms.L.A. Davidson (Cobar). He[?]…

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Gordon Seat Won by Endorsed Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday: Mr. H. B. Turner, the endorsed United Australia party candidate, won the Gordon by election on Saturday, with a majority…

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Attack on Premier Mr. Lang's Speech in Parliament £2000 Cheque and Overseas Trir

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 7

An attack on the Government, as is customary at the opening of a new session, was launched in the Legislative Assembly last night by the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) during the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply to…

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Unemployed Relief Workers. to Be Sent to Burrinjuck Mr. Ross Enters Protest in Parliament Public Meeting Held Last Night. Clergymen to Send Urgent Telegram for Men to Be Retained Here

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr W. F. Ross,. M.L.A., protested against men being sent from Murrumburrah Municipality to…

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Mr. Lyons Prospects for Next Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: The Premier Mr. Lyons, referring to the political situation in Hobart, said that he was counting on the success of the U.A.P…

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The Federal Elections. Special Meeting of Country Party Supporters Speech Sy Mr. T. J. COLLINS M.H.R.

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

A special meeting of supporters of the Country Party was held in the Mechanics Institute, Harden, on Saturday afternoon last. Cr. H. Knight…

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EDEN-MONARO Election Prospects Survey Mr. Perkins' Position

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 1

Mr. A. W. Smart, U.A.P. Divisional Organiser, who has just returned to Goulburn after making an extensive tour though…

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